The remote wounding is rarely the cause of death, but rather a coumpounding factor. Ultimatly, the cause of death is stopping CNS function. The bleeding from a wound channel being the primary cause, the shockwave a catalyst speeding the process. Remote wounding can cause death from scientific studies I have read, example dogs and pigs shot in the thigh experienced brain and organ damage. The damage caused by this effect is still minimal compared to the trauma of the original wound from the projectile impact, even from a poorly placed shot.
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